Elon Musk did not make the right decision out of nowhere when he decided to advance his footprint of innovation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and that is a strategy. The UAE has quickly become a country of the future by making many investments in artificial intelligence, clean energy, space exploration, and digital infrastructure. The UAE is the place …

Southeast Asia is better positioned to change the way fans consume live sporting events. As technology, tourism, and digital payments converge, cities like Singapore, Bangkok, and Jakarta are emerging as ideal testbeds for smart stadiums and fully digital live sports experiences. With rising smartphone penetration, widespread use of super apps, and governments pushing smart city agendas, the region can skip …

ASEAN is fast becoming the next EV battlefield, and Chinese EV brands like BYD are moving aggressively to claim the market. For millions of consumers across Southeast Asia, these electric vehicles promise something powerful: cheaper car ownership, lower fuel costs, and a quicker path to cleaner mobility. Chinese EV investment becomes a quick path to the electrification of governments that …

Fingular opens a base in Malaysia to accelerate internationalisation and this is a major step in long term international strategy of the company. To accommodate the increased workforce and support the cooperation within the markets, the multinational fintech holding company set up a new working center at Kuala Lumpur. Such a move shows the way Fingular is geared towards the …

From village pitch to global league, Asian sports are rewriting the playbook for talent discovery and digital fame. Across cricket, volleyball, and e‑sports, young athletes who once played on dusty grounds or at small LAN cafés are now becoming regional influencers with massive online followings. Affordable smartphones, streaming platforms, and regional leagues have opened doors that never existed a decade …

Another major step taken by the Malaysian energy behemoth PETRONAS to strengthen its foothold in the Asian gas market through the signing of long-term liquefied natural gas supply contracts with CNOOC of China. The commitment of PETRONAS not only boosts its integrity as a sender of LNG with reliability but also assists China in raising its share of energy from …

Malaysia’s 2026 growth outlook is drawing attention as investors and policymakers search for clues about ASEAN’s resilience amid a looming global slowdown, closely tied to the Malaysian Ringgit Outlook 2026. Having strong domestic demand, on-going infrastructure investment and onward drive to higher value industry, Malaysia is increasingly becoming a bellwether of the economic well being in the region. Its ability …

The Asian food industry is among the most varied and dynamic in the world, and online creators have been significant in transporting the local cuisines across borders. Ranging from sizzling street food stands to Michelin-starred restaurants, the creators of today mingle storytelling, culture, and taste in a way that appeals to millions. The emergence of Food Vloggers in Asia has …

The Asian continent has become the world’s epicenter of online gaming entertainment as the creators transformed the way audiences watched, played, and caught games. In 2025, not only creators of India, Southeast Asia, Japan, and South Korea are uploading gameplay, but they are also creating digital empires, much like how viral content such as the Most Viewed CoComelon Videos on …

Thailand has also made a significant tourism-friendly announcement by revoking the visa-free entry to Indian tourists, as this would be an indication that Thailand is keen to build on the travel relationships with its fastest-growing source markets, along with other travel-friendly initiatives such as Free Toll Day 2025 Thailand. The new policy enables Indian passport holders to spend a 60-day …